I have had a pair of Nike Storm Pegasus for years. I think I purchased them in 1999 and have used them as a trail and winter training shoe. The water resistant fabric has made them a great choice for cold and snowy conditions, but the breathablity makes them less than optimal for temperatures above 50 degrees. I … More Winter Running Shoe – Nike Storm Pegasus
I’m not sure what possessed me to agree to run a 50K, but it seemed like a good idea when my friend suggested it. So last weekend I headed back to KC for the Trail Nerds’ Psycho Wyco Trail Run. I rolled up to Brad’s house around 6:30 on Friday night. We decided it … More Race Report: Psycho Wyco 50K
Like courting a lady, finding a pub to call home is a delicate endeavor. You have to look for the subtle hints to make sure she’s interested. She has to have personality, individuality, and sexuality hospitality. I’ll share with you one of the secrets of the game: the beer menu. The beer menu that a … More Beer Bar Qualifier: The Menu
It was a perfect Minnesota fall morning for trail running. A light rain the previous night had dampend the ground and all of the leaves have left the trees. The trails in Theo Wirth Park are fairly well used, so they are mostly hard pack dirt. The mountain bike single-track trails are a blast and … More Trail Test: New Balance MT100 – REI Trail Running Gaiters
As part of my efforts to move towards the minimalist running style, I am moving to simpler, lower heeled running shoes. In need of a new set of trail shoes, the New Balance MT 100 trail shoes were perfectly in line. These were actually developed for minimalist ultramarathoners. I found the best price and free … More New Balance MT100, SWEET!
If I’m anything, it’s timely. That was sarcasm. On Halloween morning my wife and I participated in the Team Ortho Monster Dash in Minneapolis. It was a cool morning, perfect for racing. We left the house a little late for the 10:30am start, but made it there at about 10:20. With no time for a … More Race Report: Monster Dash
In short, the race was a great experience and a lot was learned, but I have to admit that I ran quite a bit slower than my goal. I was aiming for a finish of 3:30 and ended up at 4:08. I based my goal time on my 24 mile run that I completed in … More “Race” Report: Denver Marathon
I’m running my first marathon this weekend. I was duped into running my first mary at altitude by a good friend who casualy suggested that we do a marathon in Denver. I haven’t run over 12 miles in at least a few years, but I’ve always wanted to do one. I decided to train in … More Marathon: Lite
Because it’s good to be a gangster. Hat tip to Huffymofo
I’m not sure what’s so different these days. Maybe I’m getting older. Perhaps I’m a bit less tolerant than I used to be to some of the issues that come along with running long distances. One of these issues is chafing. Chafing only seems to become an issue on my longer runs, probably those over … More Fighting the Chafe
Monkey with Chainsaw 